I believe that fear plays a role in the dysfunction of many marriages today. Deep inside each one of us is a need for attachment with another human. Keep reading as I explore the effect fear may have on your marriage.
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Say YES to the Vows
The pivotal moment in the marriage ceremony is when bride and groom make vows to God and then turn and make vows to each other. We should not take the covenant lightly, God surely doesn’t.
Making the Numbers Work
In today’s post, we will explore how birth order affects each of us and how we react to the stresses of marriage and living with a person who often sees the world through a different perspective.
Change
This post is very timely, as tomorrow I am facing the next big change. I am retiring. Cue the choir- "Hallelujah!" I have worked full time 28 of the last 32 years.
5 Ways to Abuse Proof Your Marriage
Ponder this: To a God who sees lust as adultery, and hatred as murder (Matthew 5:21-30), how do you believe He sees evil words and angry outbursts? I believe that God sees emotional abuse no less a sin than physical abuse. Both expose an ugly side of our heart – the side that is rebellious and must have its own way at all cost. Whenever we hold ourselves in higher regard than our spouse, we sin!
Who Needs a Piece of Paper?
Like a passport, a marriage license allows you to stake claim to a relationship with your spouse. It tells the world who you are and that you are part of a forever union with your spouse.
Lets have a fair fight
Right before Sylvester Stalone starts landing blows on his opponent in each of the famous Rocky movies, a referee reminds him of the rules. The two menacing boxers stand toe to toe- drenched in sweat, boxing gloves on. The referee pulls down a microphone from the sky and starts explaining the rules. “We want a good clean fight, no sucker punches or blows below the waist, touch gloves, and when I say go to your corner, go there and stay there, and don’t come out until you hear the bell. May the best fighter win!” I have often thought that this referee would make a great wedding officiant. He could wed people and start them off on the right foot on how to fight fairly.
Sin is crouching
I have told this story on numerous occasions and I love the laughter and the follow up question “can we see the scar?” But as I think back on this crazy trip I can’t stop from looking at it more deeply- so bear with me - there are things that desire to hurt you! This thing, for the purpose of this blog, is sin. Sin is always crouching at the door, desiring to crush you! (Genesis 4:7) This is nothing new
Tell me the truth again
One night, after work, I sunk to a new level of grief and sadness. I sat on the stairs leading to our kitchen and cried inconsolably. Jody wisely sat down beside me and began to comfort me with the truths from God’s word. He instinctively reminded me of God’s love and provision. He quoted verse after verse. Jody washed me in the Word and I felt my faith grow! Keep reading, new friend as I use this blog to talk about the benefits of living in a Godly marriage, a gospel centered marriage where Jesus is glorified each and every day regardless of the circumstances. Come join me in the pursuit of a Word Washed Life!